Ball to Acquire Majority Stake in European Beverage Can Manufacturer Benepack

Ball (NYSE: BALL) agreed to acquire an 80% stake in Benepack’s European beverage can manufacturing businesses, covering two production facilities in Belgium and Hungary.

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Ball (NYSE: BALL) agreed to acquire an 80% stake in Benepack’s European beverage can manufacturing businesses, covering two production facilities in Belgium and Hungary.

The transaction is for an estimated €184 million, with the remaining 20% retained by existing Benepack shareholders. All required regulatory clearances have been received and the transactions are expected to close in Q1 2026, subject to customary closing conditions.

Ball said the deal expands its European footprint, supports long-term volume and EVA dollar growth with key customers, and reinforces aluminum beverage cans as a sustainable packaging choice.

Positive

• Acquisition of an 80% stake in Benepack beverage can businesses
• Transaction price approximately €184 million
• Adds two production facilities in Belgium and Hungary
• All required regulatory clearances received; close expected Q1 2026

Negative

• Transaction subject to customary closing conditions before Q1 2026
• Acquisition requires €184 million of capital deployment

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News Market Reaction – BALL

On Dec 11, the first trading day after this news, BALL closed 3.01% above the previous close.

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Key Figures

Stake acquired: 80 percent Deal value: €184 million Remaining interest: 20 percent +2 more

Stake acquired

80 percent

Majority interest in Benepack beverage can operations

Deal value

€184 million

Total estimated cost for 80% stake in Benepack

Remaining interest

20 percent

Retained by existing Benepack shareholders

Production facilities

2 plants

Benepack sites in Belgium and Hungary

Expected closing

Q1 2026

Target closing period for acquisitions

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Key Terms

definitive agreements, regulatory clearances, closing conditions, eva dollar

4 terms

definitive agreements financial

"Ball Corporation ... has entered into definitive agreements to acquire a majority stake"

Definitive agreements are the final, legally binding contracts that set the exact terms of a corporate deal—such as a merger, acquisition, asset sale, or major financing. They matter to investors because signing them turns rough plans into concrete obligations that determine price, timing, required approvals and what happens if the deal falls through; think of them as the signed purchase contract in a house sale that makes the deal official and enforceable.

regulatory clearances regulatory

"All required regulatory clearances have been received for the proposed acquisitions"

Regulatory clearances are official approvals from government agencies that allow a medical product, device, drug or other regulated offering to be marketed or sold. Think of it like a safety inspection and license: it signals the product meets required safety and effectiveness standards, which can unlock revenue, reduce legal and market risk, and change a company’s growth timeline—information investors use to assess future sales and risk.

closing conditions regulatory

"subject to the satisfaction of the remaining customary closing conditions set forth"

Closing conditions are specific requirements or steps that must be met before a financial deal or transaction can be finalized. They act like a checklist that ensures all necessary details are confirmed and agreed upon, giving both parties confidence that the deal is ready to be completed. Meeting these conditions is essential for the transaction to move forward smoothly and successfully.

eva dollar financial

"supports long-term volume and EVA dollar growth with key customers"

An "EVA dollar" denotes one unit of Economic Value Added expressed in dollars — the amount by which a company’s operating profit after tax exceeds the cost of the capital used to generate that profit. It shows whether a business is truly creating value beyond simply covering its financing and asset costs; like measuring the extra profit after you’ve paid for the tools you used, it helps investors see if capital is being put to productive use.

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WESTMINSTER, Colo., Dec. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Ball Corporation (NYSE: BALL) today announced that it has entered into definitive agreements to acquire a majority stake in Benepack's beverage can manufacturing businesses in Europe consisting of its two production facilities in Belgium and Hungary. Benepack is a regional producer of aluminum beverage cans serving both international and local customers across Western and Eastern Europe.

Under the terms of the agreements, Ball will acquire an 80 percent stake, for a total estimated cost of approximately €184 million, an attractive purchase price that reflects the strategic fit, geographic complementarity and high-quality footprint of the Benepack business. The remaining 20 percent interest will continue to be held by existing Benepack shareholders.

All required regulatory clearances have been received for the proposed acquisitions, and the transactions are expected to close in the first quarter of 2026, subject to the satisfaction of the remaining customary closing conditions set forth in the purchase agreements.

"Benepack's plants in Belgium and Hungary are well positioned to serve a growing base of beverage customers across Europe," said Ron Lewis, chief executive officer of Ball Corporation. "This investment further optimizes our European manufacturing network, supports long-term volume and EVA dollar growth with key customers and reinforces aluminum beverage cans as a sustainable, scalable packaging choice."

About Ball Corporation

Ball Corporation supplies innovative, sustainable aluminum packaging solutions for beverage, personal care and household products customers. Ball Corporation employs 16,000 people worldwide and reported 2024 net sales of $11.80 billion, which excludes the divested aerospace business. For more information, visit www.ball.com, or connect with us on LinkedIn or Instagram.

Forward-Looking Statement
This release contains "forward-looking" statements concerning future events. Words such as "expects" "will," "intends," and similar expressions typically identify forward looking statements, which are generally any statements other than statements of historical fact. Such statements are based on current expectations or views of the future and are subject to risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results or events to differ materially from those expressed or implied. You should therefore not place undue reliance upon any forward-looking statements, and they should be read in conjunction with, and qualified in their entirety by, these cautionary statements. Ball undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Key factors, risks and uncertainties that could cause actual outcomes and results to be different are summarized in filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including Exhibit 99 in Ball's Form 10-K.

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What did Ball (BALL) announce on December 11, 2025 about Benepack?

Ball agreed to acquire an 80% stake in Benepack’s European beverage can businesses for about €184 million.

When is the Ball acquisition of Benepack expected to close for BALL shareholders?

The transactions are expected to close in Q1 2026, subject to customary closing conditions.

Which Benepack facilities is Ball acquiring under the BALL deal?

Ball will acquire Benepack’s two beverage can production facilities located in Belgium and Hungary.

Has Ball (BALL) received regulatory approval for the Benepack acquisition?

Yes; the announcement says all required regulatory clearances have been received.

How will the Benepack acquisition affect Ball’s manufacturing footprint for BALL?

The deal expands Ball’s European footprint by adding two regional production plants to serve Western and Eastern Europe.

Will Benepack founders retain any ownership after the BALL acquisition?

Yes; existing Benepack shareholders will retain a 20% interest in the business.